Planning Application Details - 26/0973/TPO
A pedunculate oak (T1) exhibits physiological and structural decline. A pronounced stem bulge is present above an area of localised basal decay, and a lateral crack within the bulge indicates active mechanical failure. The crown shows extensive dieback, with historic Google streetview imagery confirming a progressive reduction in live foliage since 2016. The tree stands adjacent to a residential property, roadside footpath and mini roundabout with continuous residential, pedestrian and vehicular occupancy. The overall risk is assessed as high and requires prompt intervention. The landowner is concerned about the health and condition of the tree and risk of failure, given the location. An alder (T2) exhibits physiological and structural decline with dysfunctional wood and die back to the leading stems, branches and crown. The tree stands adjacent to the garden fence within 1m of a roadside footpath with continuous pedestrian and vehicular occupancy. The overall risk is assessed as moderate and requires intervention. Permission is requested to fell both trees due to concerns about health and condition and proximity to areas of continual vehicular, pedestrian and residential use. Replacement planting of one pedunculate oak and one field maple or similar native species tree, 12-14cm girth is recommended to the frontage with Plumley Moor Road / Trouthall Lane is recommended to compensate for tree removal.
Application Details
- Reference
- 26/0973/TPO
- Address
- Oak House Trouthall Lane, Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0UG
- Postcode
- WA16 0UG
- Local Authority
- Cheshire East
- Application Type
- Trees
- Scale / Size
- Small
- Parish
- Plumley with Toft & Bexton
Key Dates
- Date Received
- 2026-03-13
- Date Submitted
- 2026-03-13
Additional Information
- Coordinates
- 53.275745, -2.425926
Planning Constraints Identified
This application matches the following planning constraint categories:
- Trees & Landscape